All Research & Development articles – Page 194
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit under threat
Increasingly extreme weather conditions in the southern US state of Florida are threatening the future viability of grapefruit production.
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Fresca kids are a winner
Fresca Group company MMG Citrus has been working with local secondary school Cornwallis Academy to come up with a prize-winning marketing strategy.
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ArticleStudy says vitamin C can prevent cancer
New Zealand research team claims to have uncovered first evidence of vitamin's active role in cancer prevention and treatment
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ArticleNunhems unifies seed packaging design
Vegetable seed developer set to roll out new packaging, which uses simplified product terminology, from this coming autumn
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ArticleNew pear varieties on Italian horizon
Leading research group CIV confirms it is working to develop early-harvesting and red-skinned varieties for commercial trial
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ArticleNew fund to finance fruit research
UK’s East Malling Trust and Horticultural Development Company sign deal to back new generation of scientists
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ArticleIndustry welcomes citrus greening fund
New legislation passed in the US is set to provide funding for research into pests and diseases which threaten citrus production
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ArticleWaitrose backs food security research
Research into global food security problems has been given a boost thanks to a new partnership between Waitrose and Aberystwyth University.
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ArticleShropshire Group invests heavily in nursery
The Shropshire Group has embarked on an extension of over half a hectare to their existing two hectare lettuce plant propagation nursery through a large investment in a bid to innovatively save energy.
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ArticleSerious failings in UK trade uncovered
A major new report into the produce trade commissioned by government has uncovered serious failings in the UK produce supply chain.
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ArticleHealth research boosts currant marketing
Research into the health benefits of blackcurrants are opening new doors for marketers of the berry
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ArticleRed-fleshed apple launched in UK
Redlove, which is claimed to be the world's first red-fleshed apple variety, is reportedly being planted across Europe
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EU passes GM decisions to member states
The European Commission has this week outlined a new flexible approach to GM cultivation which puts the ball back in the court of individual member states to decide on GMO cultivation in their territory.
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ArticleIsaac Newton tree blasts off in Kent
The worlds of space exploration and horticultural research collided at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys when the school welcomed a NASA astronaut and pilot of possibly the last flight by Space Shuttle Atlantis.
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ArticlePurfresh backs USDA crop initiative
Technology and expertise offered up for use in specialty crop research project looking at ways to increase produce consumption
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ArticleGrowers praise senate citrus effort
Florida Citrus Mutual has backed new regulations that could aid in the industry's fight against pests and diseases
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ArticleEnza and Worldwide trial kiwifruit in UK
Companies confirm trial Hayward plantation in Kent, as well as plans to introduce yellow- and red-fleshed varieties in 2011
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ArticleNew chairman in at East Malling Research
After a decade as chairman of East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research, Dr Ian Graham-Bryce is to step down with Will Sibley, the current deputy chairman, taking up the reins.
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ArticleMore light makes nectarines healthier
Study finds that using protective covers to reflect sunlight back on to trees can also result in higher yields and bigger fruit
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ArticleHAB turns to nutrition research
Science-based facts to provide foundation for avocado marketing communication efforts in the US